UN leaders clash over AI: 'killer robots' vs 'super intelligence'

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At the United Nations General Assembly, world leaders presented sharply contrasting visions for artificial intelligence, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning against "killer robots" and former US President Donald Trump dismissing such fears, instead rebranding the technology as "super intelligence." Guterres called for urgent oversight, stating that "life-and-death decisions must never be surrendered to machines," while Trump rejected global controls, accusing climate change alarmists of exaggerating AI risks. Other leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron and Finland's Alexander Stubb, urged cooperation and safeguards, particularly to protect children. The UN Security Council is scheduled to address AI controls on Wednesday, featuring tech leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman. Experts criticized both Trump and Guterres for oversimplifying the issue, while the UK's G20 presidency plans to focus on establishing global AI standards.


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